Counselling for Panic Attacks

A Panic Attack is very common, it is a distinct episode of anxiety, the onset of which is sudden, and the duration relatively short. During a panic attack symptoms of anxiety are severe, intense and overwhelming, so much so that many people end up in A&E fearing that they are having a heart attack. Repeated Panic Attacks, where an individual’s biggest fear is having another Panic Attack and where this fear is interfering with their ability to do everyday things, is called Panic Disorder. This page deals with Panic Disorder as this is a problem for which people need to seek help.
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Who Can Counselling for Panic Attacks Help?

Do you have an overwhelming fear of having a Panic Attack?
Do you worry about fainting or collapsing in public?
Do you worry that you are going to cause a scene as a result of feeling anxious?
Do you worry that you are going to go mad when you feel anxious?
Do you worry that you will suffocate or have a heart attack when you start to feel anxious?
Do you avoid situations that make you feel anxious or always make sure you have an exit strategy?

Do you experience 1 or more of the following physical symptoms:

  • Heart palpitations
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating/hotness
  • Dizziness/feeling faint
  • Nausea
  • Stomach ache
  • Pins and needles
  • Dry mouth
  • Insomnia

If you have answered ‘yes’ to one of more of these questions you may benefit from our counselling services for panic attack disorder.

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My experience of therapy has not only been positive, but effectively lifesaving. When I sought help, my anxiety was so bad I couldn’t sleep for more than 30 mins at a time, I had multiple panic attacks per day, and could barely leave my home. I had also been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which interfered with my life so badly I couldn’t work, study, or have a social life. I sought therapy through Skype, as the idea of going out to an appointment was too overwhelming. Within 2 or 3 months, my condition had improved so much I was back at work part-time, I was controlling my panic attacks enough to have a social life, and 5 months after that went back to university. The CBT we worked with in sessions (and the individual work I did outside of the sessions by myself) was able to cure my CFS (a controversial statement, but I can say that this no longer affects my life in any way), and get a strong handle on my anxiety, meaning the idea of any future panic attacks no longer scared me: I had a fool-proof way of dealing with them.

Anne, Online Counselling

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What Does Treatment for Panic Involve?

Step 1

One of our Therapists will meet with you to find out more about your panic attacks, the concerns that you have about them and their impact on your life, relationships, responsibilities and self-esteem. They will also ask you what you would like to achieve through your counselling and then use this information to tailor a therapy programme to help you cope.

Step 2

You will begin by learning about anxiety and panic attacks, why we have them and their effect on our mind and bodies. This knowledge will place you in the strongest position from which to resolve your symptoms.

Step 3

You will then work with your Therapist to identify the thoughts that are triggering your anxiety and where appropriate, develop alternative thoughts that are more accurate and helpful to replace them. Over time these will induce feelings of balance and calm.

Step 4

In preparation for step 5 your Therapist with teach you effective strategies to reduce your anxiety to a more manageable level.

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Should you wish to find out more about Panic, please check out this article on our blog section.

If your Panic Attacks are not as severe, please see our Anxiety page for more information.

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